Dunkin Donuts 221

1002 Alverez Ave, The Villages, FL 32159
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Dunkin Donuts 221 stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical The Villages restaurant, which scores around 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Whipped butter 68f, Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw shell eggs over avocados. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -Water filters by mop sink expired 03-03-2025.
29-28-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Case of to go bags on floor in kitchen. -Bag of styrofoam trays on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
55
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Side exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Chicken 113f, Beef 128f, Pork 140f. Reheating over 2 hours per manager. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. -Chicken 113f, Beef 128f, Pork 140f. Reheating 2 hours per manager. **Warning**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -Poached eggs. Only one menu. Manager placed asterisk on menu. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Side exit door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
58
May 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Exterior of dairy machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone on prep cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Manager fixed her hair in ponytail. **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of turbo chef.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Some shelving in triple door cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -On top of prep cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
67
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Rags stored around front sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Side exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Under three compartment sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Prep cooler gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Stored on top of prep cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
74
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Nov 8, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear handsink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of ice machine.
36-17-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts 221 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts 221 on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts 221?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts 221.

How does Dunkin Donuts 221 compare to other restaurants in The Villages?

Dunkin Donuts 221 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the The Villages average of 80.

Has Dunkin Donuts 221's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts 221 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dunkin Donuts 221 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Dunkin Donuts 221 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts 221 is inspected around three times per year on average.